Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has stepped up efforts to fast-track irrigation and water infrastructure projects, with the Water Resources Department calling for closer monitoring of project execution, faster clearances and result-oriented use of public funds. A review meeting chaired by Water Resources Department Principal Secretary Shubha Sarma assessed the progress of ongoing works and examined…

Bhubaneswar: Citizens in Odisha can now lodge complaints related to revenue services directly through WhatsApp, with the state government launching a digital grievance redressal system designed to simplify the process, reduce office visits and strengthen accountability in revenue administration. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari launched the WhatsApp-based Revenue Grievance Redressal System on Wednesday…

Bhubaneswar: Hirakud is set for a major tourism transformation, with Odisha working on a range of interconnected projects to develop the region as a destination offering nature, heritage, culture, adventure and water-based experiences. Chief Secretary Anu Garg reviewed the progress of these projects at a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan on Wednesday and directed…

Bhubaneswar: The upcoming Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre at Jatani is set to get additional financial support from the Odisha government, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi approving state funding to meet the increased project cost following the expansion of the facility. The hospital, being established under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is exploring Gujarat’s Dholera industrial model as it prepares to strengthen its semiconductor and electronics ecosystem, with Electronics and IT Minister Dr Mukesh Mahaling visiting the industrial hub to study its infrastructure, urban planning and industry-support systems. During the visit, Mahaling reviewed the integrated infrastructure and urban development initiatives at Dholera and inspected…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is stepping up efforts to reshape the SCB Medical College and Hospital campus in Cuttack, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi directing officials to fast-track major construction, parking and connectivity projects aimed at improving healthcare delivery and easing congestion around the premier medical institution. At a review meeting on Monday, Majhi…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has stepped up efforts to make government services faster, more transparent and technology-driven, with Chief Secretary Anu Garg directing departments to complete pending digital interventions under the BRAP 2026 and DBRAP 2025-26 by August 31. Garg issued the directions while chairing a high-level review meeting on Wednesday to assess the progress of business…

Bhubaneswar: With the state government stepping up efforts to curb the illegal trade and trafficking of narcotic substances, Odisha has begun a 40-day training programme for 446 Excise constables to strengthen their legal, investigative and enforcement skills. The programme, organised by the Excise Department, was inaugurated on Wednesday by Law, Works and Excise Minister Prithviraj…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to accelerate urban development projects while expanding affordable housing, strengthening public transport and improving planning and drainage infrastructure across the state. The decisions were taken at a high-level review meeting on Urban Development and Urban Mobility held at Kharabela Bhawan under the chairpersonship of Housing & Urban Development Minister…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has called for stronger implementation of laws protecting women from domestic violence and dowry-related offences, with emphasis on coordinated action among police, legal services and frontline support agencies. The call was made at a state-level orientation programme on the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDVA) and the Dowry…